Local villages

25 places to visit locally, from the tiniest village to the most faraway hilltop town, not to mention towns like Manosque and Oraison. There’s something to suit everyone!
Corbières
Corbières
Built amphitheatrically at the foot of a hillside, this commune is bounded to the east by the Durance, to the north by the Chaffère, and to the south...
Pierrevert
Pierrevert
The department's wine capital, this hilltop village is one of the most picturesque and authentic in the region, surrounded by vineyards and forests. ...
Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
Saint-Martin-de-Brômes
Saint-Martin-de-Brômes
La Brillanne
La Brillanne
Situated at an altitude of 349 m, in the Durance valley opposite Oraison, the Lauzon river flows through this commune, which lies at the crossroads of...
Valensole
Valensole
Situated along an ancient road, Valensole is one of the largest communes in France! Its 800 km² plateau makes it the "breadbasket of the region", ...
Volx
Volx
The rugged landscape of hills, rocks and olive trees is typical of the Provencal region, with its winding lanes climbing up to the castle, where you ...
Vinon-sur-Verdon
Vinon-sur-Verdon
The old village center is perched on the rocky spur of the Vière river. A medieval wall formed a citadel around the castle. Situated on the banks of ...
Entrevennes
Entrevennes
This perched, ring-shaped village overlooks part of the Valensole plateau, from which it is separated by the Asse valley. Entrevennes lies at the ...